Steel wire exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel wire by Egypt reached $40.4 million in 2024 (53.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40.4M | 53.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.2M | 29.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.4M | 15.0K t |
Where Egypt exports steel wire to
Most of it went to Morocco (36%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Brazil (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $14.5M | 36% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.0M | 20% |
| Brazil | $4.8M | 12% |
| Sudan | $1.8M | 4.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.6M | 4% |
| Lebanon | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Libya | $1.0M | 2.5% |
| Syria | $879K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc | 41% |
| 7217.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217 | 32% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 26% |
| 7217.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with base metals (other than zinc) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $28.0 million of steel wire in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (21%), China (20%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.9M | 21% |
| China | $5.5M | 20% |
| Italy | $4.8M | 17% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $738K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $699K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $610K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $525K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $492K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported steel wire worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel wire from Egypt?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (20%) and Brazil (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of steel wire from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.4 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import steel wire?
Yes. Egypt imported $28.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (41% of the value) and 7217.90 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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